Reno Bighorns Acquire Former Lottery Pick Patrick O'Bryant

Published on January 12, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


RENO, Nev. - The Reno Bighorns acquired former NBA lottery pick Patrick O'Bryant yesterday in a trade with the Bakersfield Jam, filling the roster spot vacated by injured point guard Aaron Miles.

O'Bryant, a 7-0, 250-pound center from Bradley University, was the 9th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He has appeared in 90-career games in the NBA with Golden State, Boston and Toronto, averaging 2.1 points per game and 1.4 rebounds per game.

While at Bradley, O'Bryant led his team to the Sweet 16 in the 2006 NCAA Tournament, while averaging 11.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game in two seasons with the Braves.

In exchange for O'Bryant, the Bighorns parted with their first-round pick in the 2011 NBA Development League Draft.

O'Bryant will be active for Reno's games today and Thursday at the NBA D-League Showcase in South Padre Island, Texas.

The 'Horns return home on Jan. 15 to face the Texas Legends at 7 p.m. Fans can purchase tickets for all games by calling (775) 284-2622, visiting the Silver Legacy box office or browsing ticketmaster.com.

Reno Bighorns group tickets and fan experience packages are on sale now by calling the Bighorns front office at (775) 284-2NBA or visiting RenoBighorns.com. Fans can high-five the players, play a game-before-the-game on the Bighorns court, perform a talent routine and more.

The NBA Development League, founded in 2001, is the NBA's official minor league whose teams have direct affiliations to NBA franchises.

For the 2010-11 season, the league will feature 16 teams - including the debut of the Texas Legends.

A proven developer of talent, 20 percent of players in the NBA at the conclusion of the 2009-10 season boasted NBA D-League experience, while the league continues to develop coaches, referees, and front-office staff for the NBA and its teams.

In fostering the league's connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs.

The NBA D-League also advances the game of basketball as the research and development arm of the NBA.

Throughout the league's 10th season, which tips off Nov. 18, fans can watch all NBA D-League games on NBA Futurecast, the free live Web-streaming initiative found at nba.com/futurecast.

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